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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Launched July 2014
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Released September 2010
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-H20G, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX400 IS was revealed 3 years later than the EX-H20G and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX400 IS matches up against the EX-H20G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX400 IS EX-H20G 
ReleasedJuly 2014September 2010More recent by 47 months

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX400 IS

 EX-H20G SX400 IS 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX400 IS EX-H20G 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outside measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Casio EX-H20G has measurements of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-H20G in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX400 IS and the EX-H20G.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX400 IS and EX-H20G is 81 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and EX-H20G.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX400 IS to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer SX400 IS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX400 IS
Street photography with Casio EX-H20G
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others (216g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Casio EX-H20G
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great zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (190 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Travel photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (216 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography features
Casio EX-H20G Landscape photography features
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (190 shots)
no Timelapse function
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX400 IS
Vlogging with Casio EX-H20G
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rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
heavier than others (216 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-07-29 2010-09-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4+ Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing distance 0cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 313g (0.69 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 190 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-11LH NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $229 $300